The two-hour program will be hosted by Shelton and pay tribute to Elvis Presley’s ’68 Comeback Special, recreating the iconic night with musical performances, a showcase of rare footage and interviews with Priscilla Presley and Steve Binder, the director of the original special, plus a special appearance from Lisa Marie Presley.

RCA/Legacy Recordings will release The Best of the ’68 Comeback Special on CD and digital on February 15th to accompany the project. An ideal set for longtime Elvis fans and newcomers, The Best of the ’68 Comeback Special comprises the Presley recordings and performances that inspired the upcoming tribute and showcases a new version of the legendary closing number, “If I Can Dream,” as heard in the new special — featuring Presley’s original vocals alongside new performances by Carrie Underwood, Shawn Mendes, Post Malone, Darius Rucker and Blake Shelton. The album features 15 remastered Presley performances from the “stand-up” and “sit-down” shows filmed for the ’68 broadcast, plus three original studio recordings to represent songs that appear in the new special.

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